Fender FA-235E Concert – Striking Looks, Stunning Sound
Introduction
The Fender FA-235E Concert is an elegant and budget-friendly electro-acoustic guitar, perfect for gigging musicians, home players, and recording artists. Featuring a flame maple top with a Moonlight Burst finish, this concert-sized guitar delivers rich midrange, balanced projection, and comfortable playability.
Its laminated mahogany back and sides provide warmth and depth, while the Fishman CD-1 preamp system ensures excellent amplified performance with tone shaping and an onboard tuner. Whether you're playing live or recording, the FA-235E offers Fender’s legendary sound and reliability in an affordable package.
Key Features
- Laminated Flame Maple Top – Delivers bright, articulate tone with stunning aesthetics.
- Mahogany Back & Sides – Adds rich warmth and midrange depth.
- Concert Body Shape – Compact and comfortable, perfect for fingerpicking and stage performance.
- Fishman CD-1 Electronics – Includes volume, bass, treble controls, and onboard tuner.
- Modern Fender 3+3 Headstock – Unique design for enhanced tuning stability and style.
- Walnut Fingerboard & Viking Bridge – Provides smooth playability and sustain.
- Aged White Binding & Keystone Rosette – Adds classic Fender elegance.
- Coated Fender Dura-Tone Strings – Enhanced durability and long-lasting tone.
Detailed Technical Specifications
Body & Neck
- Body Shape: Concert
- Top Wood: Laminated Flame Maple
- Back & Sides: Laminated Mahogany
- Body Finish: Gloss
- Binding: Aged White
- Neck Wood: Nato
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Scale Length: 25.3" (643 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Walnut
- Fingerboard Radius: 11.81" (300 mm)
- Frets: 20, 2mm size
- Nut Material: Graph Tech® TUSQ®
- Nut Width: 1.69" (43 mm)
- Position Inlays: Pearloid Keystone
Electronics & Hardware
- Pickup/Preamp System: Fender CD-1 Fishman
- Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble, Integrated Tuner with On/Off Switch, Low Battery Indicator
- Bridge: Walnut Viking Bridge
- Tuning Machines: Open-Back Geared Tuners
- Strings: Fender® Dura-Tone® 880L Coated 80/20 (.012-.052)
- Pickguard: None
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
Dimensions & Weight
- Guitar Weight: Approx. 9.75 lbs
- Dimensions: 6.00" x 16.50" x 43.25"
- Shipping Weight: 9.75 lbs
Accessories & Recommendations
- Recommended Gig Bag: FA610 Dreadnought Gig Bag (P/N 0991432406) (Not Included)
Perfect for Every Setup
Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate player, or an experienced musician, the Fender FA-235E Concert delivers fantastic tone and playability. Its concert body shape is ideal for fingerstyle players and singer-songwriters, while the Fishman electronics make it gig-ready straight out of the box.
Use it for:
- Live Performances – Onboard Fishman preamp with tone control and tuner.
- Home & Studio Recording – Rich, balanced sound for mic’d and direct recording.
- Practice & Learning – Comfortable concert shape with smooth walnut fingerboard.
- Travel & Gigging – Lightweight and easy to transport.
Conclusion
The Fender FA-235E Concert combines premium looks, balanced tone, and modern electronics in a budget-friendly package. With its flame maple top, mahogany body, Fishman preamp, and comfortable playability, it’s the perfect choice for gigging musicians, studio players, and casual strummers alike.
Play in style. Perform with confidence. Experience the FA-235E.
